Summary
Copy of a medal depicting Filippo Marquis d'Este. The original medal by the artist Alessandro Ardenti was cast during the 16th century at Reggio nell'Emilia. This uniface electrotype copy was made circa 1881 by Robert Ready. This electrotype was taken from from a cast lead medal set in a lead frame in the British Museum's collection (Reg. G3,FerrM.19). The electrotype is copper plated and toned.
Obverse Description
Bust of Filippo facing right, bearded, wearing a cuirass, and a mantle knotted on the right shoulder; around, . PHILIPPO . DA . ESTE . MARCHESE .
Reverse Description
Plain
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Person Depicted
Filippo d'Este, Italy
Filippo Marquis d'Este The original medal by the artist Alessandro Ardenti was cast during the 16th century at Reggio nell'Emilia -
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Dimensions
84 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round
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References
British Museum Reg. G3,FerrM.19
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